Uitdaging
Het is in het Engels niet beleefd om alleen maar met Yes of No te antwoorden. Daarom antwoordt men vaak met korte zinnen. In deze korte antwoorden herhaal je het eerste werkwoord uit de vraag.
Hoe dit precies werkt leggen we je uit in dit onderwerp.
Methode
- Is Christopher a good friend of yours?
Yes, he is.
No, he is not. / No, he isn’t.
- Do you want to tell me something?
Yes, I do.
No, I do not. / No, I don’t.
- Can I give you my bag?
Yes, you can.
No, you can not. / No, you can’t. - Does she like her new pet?
Yes, she does.
No, she does not. / No, she doesn't. - Were they having fun together?
Yes, they were.
No, they were not. / No, they weren't. - Did he pick up the phone?
Yes, he did.
No, he did not. / No, he didn't. - Have we seen that stupid movie?
Yes, we have.
No, we have not. / No, we haven't.
Let op:
- Are you ready to give a speech?
Yes, I am.
No, I am not.
Nadere korte antwoorden:
- I love to eat cheese.
So do I.
Ik ook.
- I am not so funny.
Neither am I.
Ik ook niet.